Europe News Serbia arrests 11 people over deadly awning collapse at train station Demonstrations against the government are ongoing in the Serbian city of Novi Sad, with protestors denouncing corruption and a lack of transparency. 21/11/2024
Destinations Dreaming of a wellness escape? The Philippines has it all Dive right into a holiday in the Philippines that’s packed with immersive wellness and foodie experiences. 21/11/2024
World News Euroviews. Eastern Europe needs new defences against attacks on its democracies From Warsaw to Tbilisi, ordinary citizens and forward-thinking leaders show that resilience is possible. If governments can muster the courage to support this democratic innovation, they may find that the best way to defend democracy is by empowering the people, Ieva Cesnulaityte writes. 21/11/2024
Economy Central Bank of Turkey keeps key interest rate unchanged The Central Bank of Turkey held the key interest rate at 50% at its November meeting, for the eighth month in a row. However, investors are becoming more hopeful that a rate cut may be around the corner, as inflation expectations improve. 21/11/2024
World News Russia gifts North Korea over 70 zoo animals A statement released by the Kremlin on Wednesday confirmed the transfer of the animals, in a display of the two countries' growing ties. 21/11/2024
Explore Lower Silesia's castles, spas and walks with Eva zu Beck In partnership with Polish Tourism Organisation In this episode of Explore Poland, travel filmmaker and Youtuber Eva zu Beck guides us through Lower Silesia, uncovering spa towns, castle hotels, gingerbread traditions, and breathtaking mountains in this magical Polish region. 21/11/2024
Gaza Massive overnight attacks on Gaza raise death toll to over 44,000 Israeli air strikes on northern and central Gaza killed at least 88 people on Wednesday night. 21/11/2024
Economy October new car registrations inch up as Spain and Germany see rebound EU new car registrations rose in October, boosted by robust performance in Germany and Spain. 21/11/2024
Lao People's Democratic Republic Four tourists die of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos Multiple backpackers have fallen critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in a Laotian town popular with backpackers in southeast Asia. 21/11/2024
Europe News John Prescott, former UK deputy prime minister, dies aged 86 Known for a decades-long political career dedicated to social justice, Prescott died at a care home after suffering from Alzheimer's disease. 21/11/2024
Europe News ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas' Deif The warrants for the Israeli prime minister and former defence minister pertain to crimes against humanity and war crimes. The ICC did not disclose Deif's warrant of arrest, stating it was a "secret". 21/11/2024
Culture news The world's tallest and shortest women meet for record-breaking tea Rumeysa Gelgi and Jyoti Amge met in London and were honoured as Guinness World Record icons in the book’s 70th anniversary edition. 21/11/2024
Europe News Merkel delayed Ukraine's NATO bid over Russia fears, memoir reveals The former German chancellor feared retaliation by Russia if Ukraine joined NATO, and asked Pope Francis for advice about dealing with Donald Trump. 21/11/2024
Food and Drink Cheers to the new vintage: Beaujolais Nouveau gets its Parisian debut At Paris’ iconic brasserie Au Pied de Cochon, the tradition of uncorking Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 kicked off at midnight with free glasses, raffles, and a celebration of French heritage. 21/11/2024
Green News 'Clearly unacceptable': EU unconvinced by COP29 compromise proposal Azerbaijan’s first bid for a climate finance deal has failed to break a stand-off between rich and poor nations, though it says a ‘breakthrough’ is imminent. 21/11/2024
Green News Local European leaders explain how they are climate-proofing cities With this year's climate summit dubbed the 'finance COP', much of the discussion centred on the smartest way to spend taxpayers' money. 21/11/2024
Europe News NATO holds first artillery drills in Finland since joining alliance Thousands of NATO troops are training with artillery in Finland, just 100 kilometres from the Russian border. 21/11/2024
Tech News US regulators want Google to sell Chrome browser to stop monopoly US regulators are seeking to break up Google as a punishment for the company's search monopoly. 21/11/2024
Tech News Why Sam Altman's OpenAI salary isn't as high as you would expect His OpenAI salary isn’t the bulk of Sam Altman's estimated wealth. 21/11/2024
Business BBVA-Sabadell merger: Can new commitments ease antitrust fears? BBVA has pledged key measures, including branch retention and SME credit guarantees, to ease antitrust concerns over its merger with Sabadell. While regulators cite risks to competition and rural access, the deal could reshape Spain's banking sector if approved. 21/11/2024
Culture news Robbers steal diamond-encrusted snuffboxes in raid on Paris museum The 18th century snuffboxes were on loan from the Louvre and part of an estimated €1 million haul stolen by the robbers in a 'very violent raid'. 21/11/2024
Cinema Linkin Park announce ‘From Zero’ concert film will hit cinemas in 2025 The film was recorded during their album launch show in Brazil earlier this month. Release date TBC. 21/11/2024
Markets Bitcoin reaches all-time high as Trump support for crypto gathers pace The price of Bitcoin reached $97,000 on Thursday, climbing 4.54%, marking an all-time high for the cryptocurrency. 21/11/2024
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 21st – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 21/11/2024
Business Nvidia: Wall Street's most valuable company - how did it get there? The company's journey to be one of the most prominent players in AI has produced some eye-popping numbers. Here's a look at some of the figures. 21/11/2024
Culture news Percival Everett wins National Book Award for 'James' After disappointment at the Booker Prize, Everett has taken home one of the US's top gongs for his retelling of Mark Twain's story. 21/11/2024
Business €326 for a coffee? Scottish farm offers investors caffeine for shares It's an enormous price to pay for a little cup of coffee, but the man behind the pitch promises it won't leave a bitter taste behind as it comes with the sweetener of a share of a dairy farm. 21/11/2024
Europe News Le Pen criticises prosecutors for seeking a 'political death sentence' The French far-right leader says her embezzlement trial is "politicised" and denounces prosecutors for seeking to ban her from public office. 21/11/2024
Business Volkswagen workers offer to take pay cut as wage talks continue As Volkswagen’s wage negotiations enter a third round, employees have offered to accept a wage cut, in return for guarantees from the company that it will not shut down German plants, and will protect job security. 21/11/2024
No Comment Another major eruption hits Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes A new volcanic eruption has occurred on Wednesday evening on the Reykjanes peninsula, just 50 km from the Icelandic capital. 21/11/2024